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Bishnupur (Manipur) to Khajuraho

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bishnupur, Manipur to Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.

1816 kmDistance
36.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹69,831
Ertiga₹88,899
Innova₹92,713
Innova Crysta₹1,14,281
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,57,544

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,000
AC Seater₹3,270
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,910
AC Sleeper₹4,180
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,130
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Train
Sleeper₹1,120
Economy₹1,850
Third AC₹2,570
Second AC₹3,660
First AC₹5,110
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Bishnupur to Khajuraho

1816 km · ~39h 39m · About 36h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bishnupur

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 63 km · 1h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 363

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 513

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 663

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 63 km · 1h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 726

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 876

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1026

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 63 km · 1h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1090

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1240

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1390

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 63 km · 1h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1453

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1603

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1753

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 63 km · 1h 16m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Khajuraho

    Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Bishnupur to Khajuraho

1816 km · ~40h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Bishnupur

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bishnupur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Bishnupur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~908 km

    ~20h 11m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,590

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 908)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Khajuraho. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Khajuraho

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~908 km

    ~20h 11m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,590

  5. Arrive in Khajuraho

    Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Bishnupur to Khajuraho

Nearest railway stations: Mahur (about 89 km away) for Bishnupur, Khajuraho for Khajuraho.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 62h 44m in total

Hill Queen Express#05698 · Jan Shatabdi
02:16 PMMahur
3h 14m10 stops
05:30 PMLumding Jn

Change trains at Lumding Jn — about 8h 27m wait

DIBRUGARH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12235 · Rajdhani
01:57 AMLumding Jn
23h 33m182 stops
01:30 AM+1dVaranasi Jn

Change trains at Varanasi Jn — about 16h 35m wait

Bundelkhand Link Express#21108 · Express
06:05 PMVaranasi Jn
10h 55m45 stops
05:00 AM+1dKhajuraho

2 changes · 62h 44m in total

Hill Queen Express#05698 · Jan Shatabdi
02:16 PMMahur
3h 14m10 stops
05:30 PMLumding Jn

Change trains at Lumding Jn — about 8h 27m wait

DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12435 · Rajdhani
01:57 AMLumding Jn
23h 33m213 stops
01:30 AM+1dVaranasi Jn

Change trains at Varanasi Jn — about 16h 35m wait

Bundelkhand Link Express#21108 · Express
06:05 PMVaranasi Jn
10h 55m45 stops
05:00 AM+1dKhajuraho

2 changes · 62h 44m in total

Hill Queen Express#05698 · Jan Shatabdi
02:16 PMMahur
3h 14m10 stops
05:30 PMLumding Jn

Change trains at Lumding Jn — about 14h wait

DIBRUGARH - OLD DELHI Brahmaputra Exp#14055 · Mail
07:30 AMLumding Jn
35h 39m289 stops
07:09 PM+1dNaini

Change trains at Naini — about 3h 36m wait

Bundelkhand Link Express#21108 · Express
10:45 PMNaini
6h 15m28 stops
05:00 AM+1dKhajuraho

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Bishnupur to Khajuraho: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bishnupur to Khajuraho is about 1816 km by road, roughly 36.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1816 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹69,831 · Ertiga ₹88,899 · Innova ₹92,713 · Innova Crysta ₹1,14,281 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,57,544
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,000 · AC Seater ₹3,270 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,910 · AC Sleeper ₹4,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,130
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,120 · Economy ₹1,850 · Third AC ₹2,570 · Second AC ₹3,660 · First AC ₹5,110

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Bishnupur (Manipur) to Khajuraho. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Karimganj185 km from Bishnupur (Manipur)

    Assam

  2. Gour740 km from Bishnupur (Manipur)

    West Bengal

  3. Rajgir1095 km from Bishnupur (Manipur)

    Bihar

  4. Sasaram1280 km from Bishnupur (Manipur)

    Bihar

  5. Mirzapur1470 km from Bishnupur (Manipur)

    Uttar Pradesh

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Things to Do in Khajuraho

Study the sculpture of the Western Group temples

The Western Group, anchored by the soaring Kandariya Mahadev temple, holds the densest concentration of Khajuraho's famed sandstone carvings, from celestial dancers and…

2-2.5 hours

Watch the evening light and sound show at the Western Group

After the temples close to daytime visitors, a sound and light show projected onto the Western Group's floodlit facades narrates the story of the Chandela dynasty that…

45 minutes

Visit the Jain temples of the Eastern Group

A short walk or auto-rickshaw ride from the main complex, the Eastern Group centers on Parsvanath Temple, the largest Jain temple at Khajuraho, with carving nearly as…

45 minutes - 1 hour

Explore the quieter Southern Group and Duladeo Temple

The Southern Group's Duladeo Temple, dedicated to Shiva, sits apart from the main tourist flow and shows the later, more ornate phase of Chandela temple carving, making…

30-45 minutes

Browse the Archaeological Museum's recovered sculpture

Opposite the Western Group entrance, the museum displays original sculptures and architectural fragments removed from the temples for preservation, letting you see the…

30-45 minutes

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Suggested Khajuraho Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Visit Western Group of Temples - including Kandariya Mahadev
  • Explore Lakshmana Temple and its intricate carvings
  • Visit Devi Jagdambi Temple

Day 2Day 2

  • Visit Eastern Group of Temples - Jain temples
  • Explore Parsvanath Temple and Adinath Temple
  • Visit Southern Group of Temples

Day 3Day 3

  • Day trip to Panna National Park for wildlife safari
  • Visit Raneh Falls - canyon waterfall
  • Explore Pandav Falls on the way

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